HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-06-06- ARC MinutesCity of Palm Springs
ARCHITECTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Council Chamber, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California 92262
Minutes of June 6, 2016
CALL TO ORDER: Vice -Chair Cassady called the meeting to order at 3:02 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Committee Members Present: Fauber, Lockyer, Secoy-Jensen, Song and Vice -Chair
Cassady
Committee Members Excused: Purnel and Chair Fredricks
Planning Commissioner Present: Hirschbein
Also Present: Flinn Fagg, Glenn Mlaker
REPORT OF THE POSTING OF AGENDA: The agenda was available for public access
at the City Hall bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber) and the Planning
Department counter by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, June 1, 2016.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted, as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 2, 2016 AND MAY 16, 2016
M/S/C (Fauber/Song, 5-0-2 absent PurnellFredricks) Approve minutes of May 2, 2016, as
amended.
MISIC (Song/Secoy-Jensen, 5-0-2 absent PurnellFredricks) Approve minutes of May 16,
2016, as amended.
NEW BUSINESS:
2. 1875 NORTH PALM CANYON PARTNERS II, LLC, DBA — INFUSION BEACH
Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes
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& HOTEL FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A 98-SEAT
RESTAURANT AND A MAJOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATION FOR A NEW
4,800-SQUARE FOOT BUILDING AND EXTERIOR BUILDING RENOVATIONS
TO EXISTING HOTEL (FORMALLY THE GARDEN VISTA HOTEL) LOCATED
AT 1875 NORTH PALM CANYON DRIVE (CASE NOS. 5.1382 CUP ! 3.0157
MAA). (GM)
Associate Planner Mlaker presented the proposed project.
Member Secoy-Jensen questioned if the signage will be under a separate permit.
Member Fauber asked if there is a change in the color of the roof.
GARY WANDS, representing Door Thirteen Architecture, was present to answer
questions.
Member Song asked for clarification on the design of the island in driveway and valet
service; and entry to lobby building and ramp.
Member Lockyer questioned why the lobby building is raised.
Member Secoy-Jensen asked about the roof materials and programming of pool parties.
Member Fauber asked about the phasing of the renovations.
Member Lockyer questioned the design intent of the screen.
Vice -Chair Cassady asked about the change of ownership
AAC Member Comments:
Member Song:
• Concern about driveway entrance configuration, island design does not work.
• Question on one-way driveway aisles shown.
• Discussion on HC ramp at lobby entrance, it does not work.
• Asked for description on the two building interactions.
• Clarification on the color of the metal screen on hotel rooms.
• Screens placed floor to ceiling is overpowering, look at alternate design scheme.
• Provide elevations for all sides of new lobby building.
• Provide street connection for pedestrians onto Palm Canyon.
• Re -study entry into lobby building.
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Architectural Advisory Committee Minutes
City of Palm Springs
June 6, 2016
Member Secoy-Jensen:
• Roof material.
• Asked for explanation on the hotel concept.
• Floating screen appears conceptual and not well thought out.
• Restudy vehicular driveway access.
Member Lockyer:
• Asked for description of hexagon screen.
• Comments about screen extending beyond the lobby building.
• What is the connection between the lobby building and outdoor lounge?
• Landscaping incomplete along Palm Canyon, lounge area, and inside courtyards.
• Plan looks conceptual and questions the ability to actually build.
Member Fauber:
• Provide actual material samples,
• Show sections of new lobby building.
Vice -Chair Cassady:
Plans look conceptual and do not include final details.
Questions the function of the outdoor lounge area.
MISIC (Cassady/Secoy-Jensen, 5-0-2 absent Purnel/Fredricks) Table.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: None.
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: Planning Director Fagg provided details on the upcoming
AAC vacancies.
ADJOURNMENT: The Architectural Advisory Committee adjourned at 4:01 pm to the
next regular meeting at 3:00 pm on June 20, 2016, Council Chamber, City Hall, 3200 East
Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
F Inn Fagg, AICP
Director of Planning Services
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